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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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